Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Ryley Schultz #13392 Race: 2025 Boulderthon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Steady Start and Sustained Effort with Late Surge Ryley Schultz showed consistency in the first half of the 2025 Boulderthon Marathon with initial miles logged at close 9:159:18 min/mile pace. The seventh mile saw a slowdown to a 10:23 split, impacting overall pacing. Despite this, Ryley maintained focus, regaining momentum with a 9:05 min/mile on the eighth mile, indicating a well-timed push toward mid-race. In the later stages, pace varied between 9:54 to 11:53 min/mile, with the 24th mile peaking at 12:25. This suggests careful energy management over challenging splits. A strong recovery with a brisk 9:50 split for the final mile showcases endurance and determination. Finishing in 4:25:06, Ryley placed 77th in the M35-39 division. The data indicates an opportunity to enhance endurance consistency post-mile 20. Maintaining even splits and steady progression are key areas to focus on for future races.